Government Expenditure: South Sudan, Republic of

Analysis# South Sudan, Republic of Government Expenditure South Sudan's government expenditure stood at 22.332% of GDP in 2026, reflecting a dramatic decline from its all-time peak of 96.962% in 2017. The country has reduced spending to near its lowest recorded level of 18.072% in 2025, marking a significant fiscal contraction over the past decade. Since 2011, government expenditure has increased by 7.1% overall, though this modest net change masks severe volatility within the period. The most striking shift occurred between 2017 and 2018, when expenditure collapsed from 96.962% to 54.504%—a 42.5-point drop reflecting major fiscal restructuring. From 2018 onward, spending gradually stabilized, declining from 54.504% to 18.072% by 2025. The slight uptick to 22.332% in 2026 suggests stabilization around a lower equilibrium, though continued monitoring is warranted given South Sudan's fiscal history.